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Category Archives: alternative finance

Source: The Scotsman Alternative finance in the UK has grown rapidly in recent years, from £660 million in 2013 to £3.86 billion in 2016. The term covers a variety of sub-sectors including peer-to-peer consumer and business lending (P2P), equity crowdfunding, and invoice …Read More

It’s fair to say that London’s status as an economic powerhouse has created a challenge for regional SMEs looking to gain finance. As capital of England and home to the City, London’s dominance has been cemented over hundreds of years. But …Read More

There are many ways of raising finance for your business, including invoice finance, alternative finance, and small business grants. Business grants allow you to fund your business without selling equity or having to repay the funds, but they do have a …Read More

If you need to raise finance for your business, you might consider taking out a business loan. While you might be tempted to jump online to search for rates and quotes, the first thing you should do is review your business …Read More

If you’re a business owner with dreams of growth, it can sometimes be hard to know when is the right time to expand your business. Perhaps you’ve seen a new opportunity in the marketplace or want to grow your brand overseas. …Read More

Since the result of the Brexit referendum was announced, there have been conflicting reports on the current and future health of Britain’s economy. While the experts debate on whether or not Britain faces a recession, one outcome cannot be ignored: on …Read More

What is cash flow? Cash flow is the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially affecting liquidity. Why is it important? Strong positive cash flow keeps a business alive and helps you fuel growth. Poor …Read More

Friday 3rd June saw the launch of the Scottish Crowdfunding Report 2016 at an event in Glasgow. The report, produced by twintangibles and co-sponsored by LendingCrowd, Harper Macleod, Santander and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, is an update to the 2013 report …Read More

The Scottish Crowdfunding Report 2016, commissioned as an update to the “Crowdfunding – The Scottish Perspective” report originally published in 2013, had its official launch today at an event in Glasgow. LendingCrowd is delighted to have co-sponsored the report along with …Read More

What is working capital and why does it matter? Working capital is a key indicator of the health of your business. Calculated as the sum of current assets minus current liabilities, it reflects the money your company has available that isn’t …Read More

If you invest through LendingCrowd you should understand that your capital is at risk.

LendingCrowd is the trading name of Edinburgh Alternative Finance Limited, Company Number SC468392, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm reference number 670991). LendingCrowd and its products are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.